however, a different story for perhaps vatican insiders. did warren joseph, pope benedict hoped to retire peacefully years ago. he said when he was elected pope at a certain point i parade please god do not do this to me. that there have also been reports of the popes ailing health for year news. he was a highly regarded theologian and hoped to write books during retirement. now in a meeting before the vatican cardinals today, he said quote, after having repeatedly examed my conscious before god, i have come to this certainty that my strength due to an advanced age are no longer suited for an adequate exercise of the petrine ministry. the last day of pope will be february 28th 37 the last time a pope retired was 1916. pope benedict was force into hitlers youth at age 14. he served in the army but desserted and eventually captured by the americans. his decision today sets the stage for a new pope to be elected before the end of march. and in just a few minutes we will head in and try to talk to perdition nevers and see what -- parishioners a